Commas with 'Namely', 'That is', or 'Specifically'

Place a comma before and after namely, that is, and specifically to introduce a list of items or include information that clarifies the meaning of a sentence.

September 02, 2021 - 3 min read

Commas in Locations and Addresses

We separate the different elements of a location (street address, city, and state) with commas.

August 29, 2021 - 3 min read

Commas with Dates and Time Intervals

Do not place a comma between the month and the day of the month; they are considered a single unit in English. Add a comma after the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year.

August 28, 2021 - 4 min read

Should You Add a Comma After 'Yes' and 'No'?

We add a comma after the introductory words "yes" and "no" at the start of a sentence.

August 26, 2021 - 3 min read

When to Add a Comma Between Two Adjectives

You should add a comma between two adjectives when they can be reordered. We avoid the use of comma if the adjectives cannot be rearranged.

August 23, 2021 - 4 min read

Do You Need a Comma Before 'But'?

If the clause after "but" has a subject and a verb, you need a comma before but. If the clause introduced by "but" does not have a subject in front of the second verb, the comma is often optional.

August 21, 2021 - 4 min read

When to Add a Comma Before 'AND'

When there are two items in a list, you should not use a comma before and. If the list has three or more items, the use of comma is optiona.

August 18, 2021 - 3 min read

Do You Need a Comma Before 'Because'?

You should not add a comma before "because" in English if the meaning of the sentence is clear (not ambiguous).

August 15, 2021 - 3 min read

Do You Need Commas With 'e.g.', 'etc.' and 'i.e.'?

We enclose the abbreviations e.g., etc., and i.e. between commas in English.

August 10, 2021 - 3 min read